Coupling

In software design, a measure of the interdependence among modules in a computer program or the amount of information shared between two modules. Contrast with cohesion.

coupling

Automotive; Automobile

A connecting device used between two objects so motion of one will be imparted to the other; it may be mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical.

coupling

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The phase state in which either two dominant or two recessive alleles of two different genes occur on the same chromosome. Also called cis configuration. cf repulsion.

chip

Electrical equipment; Capacitors

Complex electric circuit that is etched onto a tiny slice of a material called semiconductor.

roentgen

Electrical equipment; Capacitors

The amount-of radiation that will produce one electrostatic unit of ions per cubic centimeter volume.

schering bridge

Electrical equipment; Capacitors

An alternating current form of Wheatstone bridge, used for comparing capacitances or for measuring the phase angle of a capacitor by comparison with a standard capacitor.

semiconductor

Electrical equipment; Capacitors

A material whose resistivity is between that of insulators and conductors. The resistivity is often changed by light, heat, an electric field, or magnetic field. Current flow is ...

series lamp operation

Electrical equipment; Capacitors

Refers to ballasts that employ a single current path passing through all lamps operated by the ballast If one lamp should fail, companion lamps operated by the same ballast will ...